community resources

STEP connects St. Louis Park residents to a variety of local services and organizations. this page can provide additional support beyond STEP’s services such as information on housing, employment, health care, transportation, and financial assistance.

2-1-1 United Way

  • (free and confidential health and human services information)
    211 or 651-291-0211
    https://www.211unitedway.org
    Text your zip code to 898-211 (M-F 8am-7pm)

CRISIS HOTLINES

  • Minnesota Day One Crisis Hotline (network of domestic violence and sexual assault community programs) – Crisis Hotline call 1-866-223-1111 or Text 612-399-9995  www.dayoneservices.org

  • Cornerstone (domestic violence services) Call: 1-866-385-2699 or Text: 612-399-9977

  • Crisis Nursery (crisis service for families with young children) 763-591-0100 www.crisisnursery.org

  • Sexual Violence Center (sexual assault hotline open 24 hours a day 7 days per week) 612-871-5111 www.sexualviolencecenter.org

SUICIDE PREVENTION AND SUPPORT

IF YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW IS IN CRISIS AND IN NEED OF IMMEDIATE ASSISTANCE, THE FOLLOWING RESOURCES CAN HELP:

Food Assistance

  • Fare For All – low cost monthly food packages 1-800-582-4291 or www.fareforall.org

  • WIC-women, infants, and children food and nutrition program for pregnant or nursing mothers and children up to age 6. http://www.health.state.mn.us/wic

    • Hennepin County Human Services: (612) 348-6100

    • To contact the Minnesota State WIC Office call: 1-800-657-3942 or 1-651-201-4444

  • MAC- Mother’s and Children food program-651-484-8241 or www.health.state.mn.us

  • NAPS- nutrition program for income-eligible adults 60 years and older, 651-484-8241 or http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/fh/csfp/

  • SNAP-food support for financially eligible individuals and families, food support helpline 1-888-711-1151, click here, or call Hennepin County Front Door: 612-348-4111

Housing

  • HousingLink (internet housing search, including a subsidized housing list) www.housinglink.org

  • HOME Line (tenant’s rights organization) 612-728-5767 or www.homelinemn.org

  • Shelter services (discuss options with Hennepin County shelter team)

    • For families: 612-348-9410

    • Adults without children: call Adult Shelter Connect 612-248-2350

Healthcare Clinics

Energy Assistance

Hennepin County Economic Assistance and/or Emergency Assistance

  • Cash Assistance Programs-Apply online (https://www.mnbenefits.org/) or call 612-596-1300

  • Emergency Assistance-Call 612-596-1900 or Toll Free 844-803-8466

  • County Human Services West Suburban Hub (M-F, 8am-4:30pm) Wells Fargo building, 1011 1st Street, Hopkins

Legal

  • Legal Aid (professional legal services for financially eligible individuals), 612-334-5970 or 1-800-292-4150

  • Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid (MMLA) – MMLA’s government Benefits Unit and Immigration Law Project are available to answer questions from immigrants about public charge issues. For assistance, community members can call Legal Aid at 612-332-1441 or 1-800-292-4150 during MMLA’s intake hours (Mon-Fri 9:30 AM-11:30 AM, 1:30 PM-3:30 PM). Language services are available for all callers.

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